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[blackbirdsing]

[ Sarah's walking around Wonderland, device in hand as she talks, hair in a pony tail. She's in running gear, and though she's not winded, her cheeks are pink and it's clear she's definitely been exercising outside. ]

So, whoever said jogging is good for you? The worst. It's so bad for your knees. But sometimes it feels like running is the only way to get far enough past the latest...implosion of this place.

[ She sits now on a bench in the garden, sighing and looking at the camera. ]

Other than drinking, what do you do to take your mind off of how this place works? Some people, for example, run. Some people read, some people eat, even. I don't know. So what do you do when you need an escape when we can't go anywhere?

[ After she's posed her question to everyone at large, she wanders around the garden, wondering if she's allowed to pick the flowers or if it isn't that kind of garden. It's all beautiful, in any case, and she winds up finding a sunny spot and sitting again, stretching out on the grass and closing her eyes. ]

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[luckynumberthree]

[ He just laughs at her question, smiling in amusement. ]

Eventually it does. Sort of. But there's always new stuff popping up in Wonderland, it changes with the people who come and go, so even those of us who've been here a while still get surprised now and then. Don't worry about it. This place might not seem like it's all that big, but it's still got a lot tucked into it here and there.

[blackbirdsing]

Well, this is all amazing information to have. And you're right, I can't get over how many little nooks and crannies there are. The day I discovered the pool was such a good day.

[ And now she has 'found out about the normal gym' day to look back on fondly. ]

[luckynumberthree]

At least you didn't discover it by landing in it on your arrival. [ He grins. ] That's happened to a few people. The ocean, too.

[blackbirdsing]

Oh nooooo. That would really suck.

[ And yet she's laughing, just a little. Not too loudly, in case karma is a bitch. ]

I think I'd be more worried about showing up in the ocean instead of an enclosed pool, though.

[luckynumberthree]

They made a hell of a splash.

[ He's grinning unrepentantly for that one. Mostly he's just glad he'd been there to witness one such arrival. Although a few of the pool ones have shown up on the network now and again. ]

[blackbirdsing]

You are so punny. I love it. I mean, they probably didn't, but it's hilarious, so.

[ Watch, now it'll happen to her at some point. ]

Thank you for the whole gym clarification too, by the way.

[luckynumberthree]

It's part of my charm.

[ He loves a good pun. Or a terrible pun. Are those the same things? ]

You're welcome! And the offer for company still stands, too. I'm in there and out running most days so I'm usually not that hard to miss. But you can also find me at the bar if I'm not in my other haunts.

[blackbirdsing]

[ No pun is a terrible pun, okay? They're ALL GOOD. ]

I think it's about 80% more likely you'll find me at the bar first before you'll find me running again. Although now that I know about this other gym, maybe I'll get in shape and then call you when I know I won't embarrass myself.

[ She's grinning, just poking fun at herself. ]

[luckynumberthree]

[ He knew he liked you. ]

No embarrassment to have, we've all had to go through the process of getting into shape in the first place. I just admire people's determination when they try. It doesn't matter what stage of the process you're at.

But either way, I'll watch out for you at either place. The name's Simon, by the way. I look forward to seeing you.

[blackbirdsing]

Sarah.

[ She smiles but wow, how rude of her, she didn't even introduce herself. SORRY. ]

I'm sure you'll see me wherever I wind up. It was really nice to meet you, Simon.